Rosemount Elementary
November 2008
Independent School District 196
Leprechaun Ledger
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District’s online survey asking about school start
times, world language at elementary schools and
calendar preferences...
District 196 is gathering input from parents, staff and secondary students through an online survey at www.district196.org
through Saturday, November 8. Survey responses will guide
district administration and the District Calendar Committee
with recommendations to the School Board later this year.
The survey has fewer than 15 total questions on three topics:
1) The possibility of changing school start times based on
VETERANS DAY -- NOVEMBER 11
In the United States, November presents
us with some events when we can reflect
on the opportunities that we have living in this country. On
Tuesday, November 4th we can exercise our democratic
rights by voting for elected officials. Later in the month we
celebrate with feasts, family and friends for all that we
are thankful for. Each of these days can be attributed to
our founding leaders and to those who have protected our
country through their military service.
research on the best times for students to learn.
district elementary schools.
3) Calendar preferences for the 2009-10 and 2010-11 school
years.
Brief background information is provided on the survey for
each of the three topics. Additional information is available in
Superintendent John D. Currie’s “Focus on Education” column
which was recently published in local weekly newspapers and
is also available on the front page of the District 196 website.
Veterans Day is November 11th. On this day we honor all of
those who have served our country in the Armed Forces and
National Guard. At Rosemount Elementary one of the activities we will do to honor our veterans is to create a Wall of
Honor in our media center hallway. In your child’s Friday
Folder you will find a letter from me giving directions on
how to complete a form to salute a veteran in our school
display. Please take time to work on this as a family to discuss its importance and value.
Survey results will be available online after they are presented
at the November 24 School Board meeting.
Respectfully,
2) The possibility of adding a world language at all 18
Over the past month, Superintendent Currie and three district
directors attended meetings of the school site councils to present information, have discussions and get input from parents
and staff on these same three topics.
The administration will present recommendations to the School
Board on school start times and elementary world language in
late November or December for the 2009-10 school year. The
District Calendar Committee hopes to present proposed calendars to the School Board for approval in December or January.
INNISBROOK
FALL FUNDRAISER
PICKUP
Thursday, November 13th
3:30-7:30 pm
Rosemount Elementary School
Tom
Show your patriotic spirit
at Rosemount Elementary
We are inviting everyone to
wear Red, White and Blue on
Tuesday, November 11th. Let’s show our support for all of our men and women currently in
the United States military. Let’s
also honor all who have served in
the past, as we celebrate
VETERANS DAY.
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To the Parents of Fourth and Fifth Grade Students:
The District 196 Human Growth and Development
Curriculum will be presented to fourth and fifth
grade students and parents during evening sessions as outlined in the schedule below. Students
are welcome to attend the sessions with their parents. These sessions are designed to assist you
with the education of your children if you choose to
share this experience with them.
This same curriculum will be taught during the
school day to the fourth and fifth grade students
later in the year. If you choose to have your child
excused from instruction on specific topics and/or
lessons, please notify Mr. Idstrom in writing.
District 196 teachers and/or nurses will conduct the
classes.
Date/Time:
Host School:
Schools attending:
Nov. 6, 7:00 pm
Oakridge
WL, DW, GH, PW, TL, NV
Nov. 13, 7:00 pm
Parkview
RE, RP, DP, SP
Nov. 18, 7:00 pm
Highland
CP, WV, GL, SV, EP
Please note: If you are unable to attend on the
night specified, please feel free to attend one of the
other sessions since the same information will be
shared at each.
If you wish for more information, please feel free to
call us at 651-423-7690.
Used Book Sale We will again be hosting our “Used Book Sale” this fall for all students, in the Media Center on the mornings of Wednesday, November 5th and Thursday, November 6th. Students can come to the Media Center and purchase a book for 25 cents. This has always been a big hit with the students at Rosemount Elementary. If you have books that you wish to donate please send them to school with your child or drop them in the Media Center. The money is used to buy the Caldecott and New‐
bery winners. Thank you for your donations of books. Rosemount Elementary School
Upcoming Children’s Event at
Dakota County Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave.
Apple Valley
Phone: 952-891-7045
Waggin’ Tales
Saturday, November 15, 10:30-Noon
Children of all ages are invited to attend this program
designed to help kids increase their reading skills by
reading aloud to a therapy dog. A similar program at a
school library in North Carolina has helped participating students improve their reading skills by at least
two grade levels over the course of a school year. At
the Galaxie Library, kids can cuddle up with an Old
English Sheepdog, herd a tale with an Australian
Shepherd, or race through a story beside a Whippet.
Waggin’ Tales programs are held on one Saturday
each month in the children’s reading room of the Galaxie Library. Please see the Dakota County Library
website (www.dakotacounty.us/library) for more information.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES
Remember...
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Start the week of November 3rd
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Classes meet from 3:50-4:50 pm
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Bring a small healthy snack
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Regular attendance is expected
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Bring note if you will not be there
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End the week of Dec. 8
Any questions call
Kathi Engebretson
651-423-7690
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District 196 does not engage in unlawful discrimination on the basis of race,
color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with
regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or age. The School District Attorney, 14445 Diamond Path West, Rosemount, MN 55068, (651) 423-7883, has
been designated to respond to inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, including inquiries under Title IX.
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Hello from your PTO President:
First things first, our PTO meeting
for November will be on:
Tuesday, November 11th
at 6:00 in the Library. Daycare will be provided!! Our
meetings are normally the 1st Tuesday of the month, but
due to the elections this year, they've been moved by a
week. We have some very important items to discuss
this month, and would certainly appreciate it if you
joined us and let your voice be heard!
The first PTO sponsored event of the year is now behind us, and I'm sure that a good time was had by
all. We have some other fun and exciting events lined up
for the rest of the year, but we are always looking for
and are open to new ideas for RES.
A great BIG THANK YOU
to everyone who donated
money, appetizers, desserts, pop and water for
the Teacher Conference
Dinner.
The staff was very impressed with the
spread and thankful to be able to enjoy such great food during their
break.
We couldn’t have done it without your
support.
Thanks for showing your appreciation
of our RES staff!
–Patty Zellmann,
Conference Dinner Coordinator
Keep saving and sending in those Box Tops - all the kids
look forward to see whose class gets a trophy for the
week (as do the teachers I hear!!).
Looking forward to seeing many of you on the 11th at
6:00. Remember, daycare is provided!!
~Kim Beslin, PTO President
Student Council’s
Colored Shirt Day
Friday, November 21st
It’s a fun day for everyone to wear the same
color as your classmates…
Vision Screening
During the month of November students in grades 1, 3
and 5 will undergo vision screening. A vision referral
letter will be sent home with your student only if they
fail the screening exam. Please note that the school
vision screening should not take the place of periodic eye
exams by an ophthalmologist, which is a more thorough
evaluation of acuity and eye health.
Please contact the School Nurse, Jeanne Fifield, RN at
651-423-7692 if you have any questions about the vision
screening process.
Kindergarten: Orange
1st grade: Green
REMEMBER...
2nd grade: Purple
WENDY ’ S NIGHT
3rd grade: Blue
4th grade:Yellow
5th grade: Red
IS ALWAYS THE 4TH
WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
November 26th
5:00-8:00 pm.
Office Staff: Pink
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Classes/events being offered to parents and/or children in our district through Community Education:
Child Protection Program (Parents and Children, Ages 7-12)
Children get the tools they need to protect themselves from strangers in this important anti-abduction class. Children learn distancing, verbal skills,
body language and simple self-defense techniques while participating in realistic scenarios that will get their adrenaline flowing. Participants will
learn how to deal with situations, react when actually afraid and how to fight back in the unlikely case of an abduction. The class begins with simple fun drills to break the ice and then progresses in intensity until the staging of an abduction. Parents or guardians are required to stay throughout this important learning experience. The class (CPSAF-FA-00-001-08) is being held on Saturday, November 8, from 3:30-5:30 p.m., at Northwest Martial Arts, 14537 Dodd Boulevard in Rosemount. The fee is $22/parent-child pair. Go to www.district196.org/ce to register online with a
VISA or Mastercard or call the CE Learning Services Center at 651-423-7920 for more information.
Home Alone (Parents and Children, Ages 6-11)
Prepare for being at home alone — for a few minutes, several hours or all day. Learn telephone rules, safe use of keys, household safety checks,
constructive use of time, healthy snacks and home-alone feelings. This class (PCHA–FA-00-002-08) is being held on Monday, November 24, from
7-8:30 p.m. at Falcon Ridge Middle School. The fee is $15/family. When registering online, please note the names of family members who will
attend in the “Special Needs/Allergies” section. The fee includes a Home Alone workbook. Go to www.district196.org/ce to register online with a
VISA or Mastercard or call the CE Learning Services Center at 651-423-7920 for more information.
Reading, Writing and Recalling Facts (Children, Grades 1-5 and Parents—participation optional)
Children will learn various strategies in this class to help them with reading, spelling, writing and recalling facts. They’ll make a memorable book
to take home. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend with their child at no charge. Bring a pencil, notebook and ten pennies to class. The
class (NKFCT-FA-00-001-08) is being held on Wednesday, November 5, from 6:30-8 p.m., at Scott Highlands Middle School. The fee is $25/parent-child pair and $18 for each additional child. Go to www.district196.org/ce to register online with a VISA or Mastercard or call the CE Learning
Services Center at 651-423-7920 for more information.
FREE Parenting Conference
The third annual FREE district-wide Parenting Conference, sponsored by District 196 Community Education, is scheduled for Saturday, November
8, at Eastview High School. Keynote speaker, Corwin Kronenberg, will talk about “Raising Responsible Children” from 8:30-9:45 a.m. Parents
are then invited to take part in two breakout sessions from the 40 that will be offered by local experts and District 196 teachers and staff. There will
also be a resource fair with representatives from a variety of area organizations. All parents of children from birth to 18 years of age can benefit
from information that will be provided at the conference. Childcare is available at $10 per child or $20 per family. Go to
<http://ce.district196.org/Perficio/online/events/event_info.aspx?id+24993> to register for the FREE Parent Education Conference.
Peter Pan Play Performances
Parents and children are invited to see the play Peter Pan, performed by beginning actors ages 8-14, offered through Community Education in collaboration with the Homeward Bound Theatre Company. Performances are scheduled for Saturday, December 13, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Black
Hawk Middle School. Tickets may be purchased at the door. The cost is $3 per adult, $1 per student, and free for children three and under.
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